Intro to Healthcare (Medical mathc)

Medical Math

1kg= 2.2lbs

kg to lbs you need to take the total kg and multiply by 2.2.

​kg X 2.2= lbs

Converting Weight

Convert 20kg to lbs

Convert 40kg to lbs

Convert 95kg to lbs

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Let's Practice

Math Response

Jenny found out that she is 84kg. How much does she weight in pounds?

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 184.8

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Multiple Choice

65 kg = ___________ lbs.

• 178 lbs.

• 29.5 lbs.

• 143 lbs.

• 150.1 lbs

Multiple Choice

184 kg = ________ lbs.

• 404.8 lbs

• 360.2 lbs

• 480.1 lbs

• 424.1 lbs

Multiple Choice

25kg $$\approx$$  ____________ lb

( $$\approx$$  2.2 lb = 1kg)

• 35 lb

• 40lb

• 55 lb

• 45 lb

To convert from POUNDS to KILOGRAMS divide the number of pounds by 2.2. The answer will give you the kilograms

184lbs=_Kg

210lbs=_Kg
43kg=_Kg

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Practice Time

Multiple Choice

How many kilograms are there in 189 lbs?

• 85.9 kg

• 78.2 kg

• 64.3 kg

• 77.5 kg

Multiple Choice

475 lbs = __________ kg

• 215.9 kg

• 200.0 kg

• 375.4 kg

• 198.5 kg

​Measurements

​Metric system

​Grams: 1 gram = 1000mg

• ​Microgram (mcg) 1000mcg = 1 mg

• ​Milligram (mg)

• ​Kilogram (kg)

​Apothecary measurement

• ​include grains, minims and drams

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​Household measurements

• ​15 drops (gtt) = 1 mL

• ​1 teaspoon (tsp)= 5mL

• ​1 tablespoon (tbsp)= 15 mL

• ​1 fluid ounce (oz), 2 tbsp = 30 mL

• ​1 cup = 8 oz = 240 mL

• ​2.2 pounds (lb) = 1kg